Kabbage Announces $75 Million Credit Line
Kabbage, Inc. closes $75 million in funding round it says will allow it to loan over $150 million this year to small businesses ignored by traditional banks.
U.S. Entrepreneurs Want More of Their Own Money
Lawmakers and small business owners on the hill Wednesday to urge for tax reform.
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Little Peeps
Marshmallow Peeps – the iconic Easter candy – are celebrating their 60th anniversary. Find out how the company went from a small Brooklyn storefront to become a candy powerhouse.
Senate Confirms Maria Contreras-Sweet to Lead SBA
On Thursday, the Senate confirmed former community banker Maria Contreras-Sweet to be SBA administrator. Here’s what small business groups had to say.
Community Bank Founder Contreras-Sweet Picked to Head SBA
President Obama picked Maria Contreras-Sweet to head the SBA, replacing acting administrator Jeanne Hulit, who has filled in since the August departure of Karen Mills.
Ariz. Business Community Says No to Controversial Anti-Gay Bill
The Arizona legislature passes a bill that would allow business owners the right to refuse service to gays based on religious beliefs.
Wisconsin Farmers Grow Business at the Farmers’ Market
At the Dane County Farmers’ Market in Madison, Wisconsin, farmers come from all over the state to sell fruits, vegetables, cheeses and more.
Microsoft Gets on Board with Hot Docker Technology
Docker, a 1.5-year-old startup, offers tools that “containerize” code, helping developers build and run apps across servers.
Bringing Wearable Technology to the Workplace
Wearable Intelligence recently raised $8 million in funding to bring workplace applications to wearable technology such as Google Glass.